23 October 2008
Include Youth is launching 'A Manifesto for Youth Justice' today at its Annual Conference.
The Manifesto has been informed by consultations with: young people;
practitioners working directly with young people; policy makers and advisors from government
departments; political representatives; NGOs; human rights institutions; youth justice services.
The Manifesto will be used to contribute to the development of appropriate policies and practices including prevention and diversion from offending and the criminal justice system.
The Manifesto:
- identifies core values and principles that should underpin youth justice policy and practice
- promotes the safety of all people in communities
- proposes involvement of non-governmental organisations and the active participation of
children and young people in planning and developing services to identify needs, protect
and promote rights - establishes priorities for action based on early intervention, prevention and the provision
of services necessary to support children and young people in need and/or at risk - promotes effective alternatives to custody in response to offending behaviour emphasising
commitment to international standards that establish deprivation of children's liberty as a
last resort.
Click here to download the Manifesto.
To request a hard copy contact Jackie at 028 9031 1007 or email jackie@includeyouth.org
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